This Dog Photographs Things It Loves

The Secret To This Dog's Heartwarming Photographs

Do you love those old-school, point-and-shoot cameras? So does a dog named Grizzler. Nikon recently strapped a camera to this particular pup so that he could capture all of his favorite things.

The project, called Heartography, uses a heart-rate strap, some 3D-printed mounting gear, and a camera to snap photos whenever the wearer (in this case, the one and only Grizzler) gets excited. The heart rate monitor operates the shutter button, signaling the camera to snap a shot only when the dog's heart rate reaches a specific threshold — around 120 BPM — that indicates a heightened emotional state, such as fear or intense joy (usually the latter).

Grizzler's photos are unlikely to initiate many legal dilemmas, as far as we can tell. As of now, Heartography seems like just a one-off project from Nikon, and not something it will commercialize — yet. Still, we figure someone will eventually DIY a heart-rate photo kit so we can try out the project ourselves. Then we can really learn if we're our dog's best friend — or if he's more in love with the hydrant across the street. (Quartz)